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Shelley Schneider

Practical, experienced therapy for everyday challenges

LCSW Florida

Experience
35 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
Languages
English

About Shelley

Shelley Schneider is an LCSW who works with adults in Florida, combining decades of clinical experience with a practical, problem-solving orientation. She focuses on common life challenges such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem concerns, and coping with significant changes including divorce and aging.

Background and approach

Her work also encompasses caregiving strain, cancer-related issues, codependency, and concerns about isolation and life purpose. Shelley emphasizes the role of thought patterns in shaping emotions and behavior, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy principles to help clients recognize and shift unhelpful thinking.

She also integrates Solution-Focused Therapy techniques to identify strengths and build clear, attainable goals. Her sessions are described by her approach as calm, respectful, and balanced between empathy and directness, with an aim toward practical progress and improved day-to-day functioning.

With 35 years of practice, Shelley brings seasoned judgment to each client's situation while tailoring strategies to individual needs. She provides services in English from her Florida practice and offers multiple online formats to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

Practical approaches for online healing and change

Shelley uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify how thoughts influence feelings and behaviors; this approach focuses on small, testable shifts in thinking that can reduce anxiety and depression symptoms and improve daily functioning. She also draws on Solution-Focused Therapy, which centers on clients strengths and immediate goals to create clear steps toward change and build momentum for progress.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative, and Shelley views treatment planning as a shared process. She works with clients to understand their needs, preferences, and goals, then tailors interventions and adjusts strategies over time so the therapy fits the person rather than forcing a single method.

Online therapy with Shelley is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and differing comfort levels with technology. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions and to access licensed professional support from various locations within Florida, while preserving the same goal-oriented and practical focus she uses in her in-person practice.

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does Shelley commonly address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem issues, and coping with life changes such as divorce and aging, along with related concerns like caregiver stress and codependency.
What is Shelleys therapeutic style and approach?
Her style blends problem-solving and empathetic support, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients explore thinking patterns and set practical goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 35 years of professional experience working with adults, applying long-term clinical knowledge to current client concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
Shelley is licensed as an LCSW in Florida with licence number FL LCSW SW5508 and practices from that state.
Are sessions available in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer for therapy?
Therapy can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How is the cost of therapy determined?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapists availability.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces Issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

35+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English